Police crack down on protests against constitutional change in DR Congo
Security forces dispersed demonstrations across the country as President Felix Tshisekedi seeks constitutional changes that would allow a third term.
Protests erupted in multiple cities across the Democratic Republic of Congo against proposed constitutional amendments backed by President Felix Tshisekedi. According to Al Jazeera, police deployed force to disperse the demonstrations.
The proposed changes would enable Tshisekedi to seek another term beyond the current two-term constitutional limit. Organizers and opposition groups have opposed the amendments, leading to the nationwide demonstrations that prompted the police response.
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